Jackson County Public Schools
Jackson County, Michigan
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
68
public schools
Total Enrollment
22,237
students
School Districts
17
districts
How to use the Jackson County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Michigan; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Jackson County has 17 district entries. Jackson Public Schools is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 13 schools.
School records are spread across 13 listed communities. JACKSON has the most listed schools, with 37 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 27 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 7 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 5 charter, 2 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
2 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
68
in Jackson County
Reported Enrollment
22,237
68 schools reporting
School Districts
17
districts
Charter Schools
5
7% of total
School Level Breakdown
17 School Districts in Jackson County
Jackson Public Schools
Northwest Community Schools
Western School District
Columbia School District
Napoleon Community Schools
Michigan Center School District
Grass Lake Community Schools
Hanover-Horton School District
Springport Public Schools
East Jackson Community Schools
68 Public Schools in Jackson County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 68 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson High School | Profile | Jackson Public Schools | JACKSON, 49201City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,056 |
| Northwest High School | Profile | Northwest Community Schools | JACKSON, 49201Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 972 |
| Northwest Early Elementary School | Listed only | Northwest Community Schools | JACKSON, 49202Suburb: Small | KG–2 | Primary | 869 |
| Western High School | Listed only | Western School District | PARMA, 49269Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 846 |
| Northwest Kidder Middle School | Listed only | Northwest Community Schools | JACKSON, 49201Suburb: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 790 |
| Northwest Elementary School | Listed only | Northwest Community Schools | JACKSON, 49202Suburb: Small | 3–5 | Primary | 778 |
| Middle School at Parkside | Listed only | Jackson Public Schools | JACKSON, 49203City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 766 |
| Columbia Central High School | Listed only | Columbia School District | BROOKLYN, 49230Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 654 |
| George Long Elementary School | Listed only | Grass Lake Community Schools | GRASS LAKE, 49240Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 638 |
| Paragon Charter Academy | Listed only | Paragon Charter Academy | JACKSON, 49201Suburb: Small | PK–8 | Charter | 620 |
| Western Middle School | Listed only | Western School District | PARMA, 49269Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 586 |
| Michigan Center JrSr High School | Listed only | Michigan Center School District | MICHIGAN CENTER, 49254Suburb: Small | 7–12 | High | 580 |
| Ezra Eby Elementary School | Listed only | Napoleon Community Schools | Napoleon, 49261Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 559 |
| HanoverHorton Elementary School | Listed only | Hanover-Horton School District | HANOVER, 49241Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 498 |
| Northeast Elementary School | Listed only | Jackson Public Schools | JACKSON, 49202City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 481 |
| Springport Elementary School | Listed only | Springport Public Schools | SPRINGPORT, 49284Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 476 |
| Cascades Elementary School | Listed only | Jackson Public Schools | JACKSON, 49203City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 447 |
| Columbia Upper Elementary School | Listed only | Columbia School District | BROOKLYN, 49230Town: Fringe | 3–6 | Primary | 420 |
| South Central Michigan Virtual | Listed only | Jackson Public Schools | JACKSON, 49202Suburb: Small | KG–12 | Virtual | 411 |
| Bean Elementary School | Listed only | Western School District | SPRING ARBOR, 49283Suburb: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 402 |
Jackson High School
Jackson Public Schools
JACKSON, 49201 / City: Small
Northwest High School
Northwest Community Schools
JACKSON, 49201 / Rural: Fringe
Northwest Early Elementary School
Northwest Community Schools
JACKSON, 49202 / Suburb: Small
Western High School
Western School District
PARMA, 49269 / Rural: Fringe
Northwest Kidder Middle School
Northwest Community Schools
JACKSON, 49201 / Suburb: Small
Northwest Elementary School
Northwest Community Schools
JACKSON, 49202 / Suburb: Small
Middle School at Parkside
Jackson Public Schools
JACKSON, 49203 / City: Small
Columbia Central High School
Columbia School District
BROOKLYN, 49230 / Rural: Fringe
George Long Elementary School
Grass Lake Community Schools
GRASS LAKE, 49240 / Rural: Fringe
Paragon Charter Academy
Paragon Charter Academy
JACKSON, 49201 / Suburb: Small
Western Middle School
Western School District
PARMA, 49269 / Rural: Fringe
Michigan Center JrSr High School
Michigan Center School District
MICHIGAN CENTER, 49254 / Suburb: Small
Ezra Eby Elementary School
Napoleon Community Schools
Napoleon, 49261 / Rural: Fringe
HanoverHorton Elementary School
Hanover-Horton School District
HANOVER, 49241 / Rural: Distant
Northeast Elementary School
Jackson Public Schools
JACKSON, 49202 / City: Small
Springport Elementary School
Springport Public Schools
SPRINGPORT, 49284 / Rural: Distant
Cascades Elementary School
Jackson Public Schools
JACKSON, 49203 / City: Small
Columbia Upper Elementary School
Columbia School District
BROOKLYN, 49230 / Town: Fringe
South Central Michigan Virtual
Jackson Public Schools
JACKSON, 49202 / Suburb: Small
Bean Elementary School
Western School District
SPRING ARBOR, 49283 / Suburb: Small
Jackson County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Jackson County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Michigan. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Jackson County public school directory?
The directory lists 68 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Jackson County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Jackson County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Jackson County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 2 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Jackson County?
Start with the 17 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Jackson County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.